The Next Billion

How is Solana driving efficiency in DePIN? Join host George Harrap and guest Frank Mathis, Co-Founder & CEO at GenesysGo, discussing why Solana is leading the DePIN game.  This episode dives into Solana's mobile-first architecture, the evolution of ShdwDrive's V2 deployment and more. Frank shares insights on the future of mobile in decentralization, the importance of user-oriented dApps, and the path to Mainnet. Don't miss the conversation on how DePIN projects on Solana are leading the charge towards accessible and reliable Web3 solutions. Don't forget to check these out ⬇

In this episode, we're breaking down all the recent developments, from token launches to platform integrations and everything in between. Discover how projects like Sanctum, Camino, Zeta, and more are shaping the future of decentralized finance on Solana. Plus, get insights into the innovative strategies being used to drive user adoption and engagement in the crypto space. Visit Solana Floor here - www.solanafloor.com Don't forget to follow The Next Billion on -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_NextBillion?sub_confirmation=1 Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion

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Join Frank Mathis and George Harrap as they dive into the world of decentralized storage on this episode. Learn how Frank's journey from financial planner to crypto enthusiast shapes his path, from building a top RPC provider to launching Solana NFTs, and now, focusing on the challenges of decentralized cloud platforms. They emphasize why user experience, economic incentives, and Shadow Drive's potential are game-changers in the realm of data storage. Unpacking the mechanics behind Shadow Drive V2, they shed light on how it's revolutionizing the decentralized storage scene. Discover how Shadow Drive's tokenomics drive network growth while ensuring top-notch performance. And find out why Solana is the go-to platform for cutting-edge projects. From securing the network with Shadow tokens to aligning incentives for users and operators, this conversation goes deep into the strategies powering decentralized infrastructure's evolution. You'll understand the critical role user experience plays in driving adoption and why aligning token incentives with network growth is crucial. Follow - Frank on X - https://twitter.com/Frank_theTrader GenesysGo on X - https://twitter.com/genesysgo Follow The Next Billion on -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_NextBillion?sub_confirmation=1 Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion

Are On-Chain Order Books Paving Solana's Path Forward? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Dhrumil Mehta from Root HQ, an on-chain market maker on Solana. Dhrumil describes his transition from Ethereum to Solana, highlighting his involvement in hackathons and the founding of Solvent Protocol.  He discusses the evolution of DEXes to real limit order book AMMs like Phoenix, emphasizing Phoenix's efficiency and developer-friendly design.  They further discuss about the importance of on-chain order books, Root's initiatives to enhance user experience, and the potential for meme coins and DeFi growth on Solana in 2024. Join Dhrumil on X - https://twitter.com/mmdhrumil  Join Root Exchange on X - https://twitter.com/roothq_  Follow The Next Billion on -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion

Join George Harrap and Kirill from Tab Trader as they dive into the impact of mobile on the crypto industry.  They discuss the need for mobile native solutions to reach the next billion users and the challenges of DeFi's reliance on Chrome extensions. Kirill shares his journey in the industry, Tab Trader's development, and the potential of Solana in the mobile space.  They also touch on predictions for 2024 and the impact of government regulations. If you're curious about the intersection of mobile and crypto trading, this episode is a must-watch. Join Kirill on X - https://twitter.com/kirill_crypto Join Tab Traders on X - https://twitter.com/tabtraderpro Follow The Next Billion on -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_NextBillion Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion

How is Solana Revolutionizing Crypto Experiences and Global Payments? George and Carlos start their conversation by reviewing Carlos Acevedo's crypto journey. It takes him from Dogecoin to an integral role in integrating Solana into Brave, marked by a memorable NFT minting adventure.  Carlos and George discuss crypto's broader role in overcoming global payment barriers, transforming the workforce, and exploring potential economic shifts in Latin America.  Brave's commitment to being chain-agnostic, global expansion, and resilience during the bear market highlight the podcast, concluding with Carlos envisioning a future where crypto seamlessly integrates into everyday life. Follow The Next Billion on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_NextBillion?sub_confirmation=1  Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.

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Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, a crypto exchange, joins George Harrap in this episode of The Next Billion podcast. Farzam traces his crypto journey, initially dismissing Bitcoin but later exploring blockchain technology, leading to roles at a major bank and eventually founding Valr in 2018.  He talks about how Valr's growth strategy began in South Africa, addressing limited assets and high fees, making them the largest exchange in the country.  Farzam emphasizes trust and risks in cryptocurrency exchanges, urging users to prioritize regular fund withdrawals, and also shares insights on countries embracing cryptocurrencies and sees a collaborative future for Valr. They further discuss countries embracing cryptocurrencies and encouraging partnerships across sectors for responsible crypto industry advancement. Follow Farzam on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/farzamehsani     Valor Twitter: https://twitter.com/VALRdotcom   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion

Can Sanctum's Liquid Staking Reshape DeFi Dynamics on Solana? Their discussion begins with Solana stake pools and innovative liquid staking. J highlights Solana's unique staking efficiency, the shift in mindset towards SOL as a long-term asset, and the introduction of validator Liquid Staked Tokens (LSTs). Exploring the future, J mentions Sanctum's plans for an "Infinity Pool" for efficient LST swaps and encourages small projects with an inclusive approach. Regulatory concerns and challenges for validators are addressed, emphasizing geographic diversity.  Their discussion concludes with insights into Sanctum's upcoming Infinity Pool launch and partnerships with validators, focusing on their commitment to the social aspects of LSTs. Follow J on Twitter at: https://x.com/eggpanned     Sanctum Twitter: https://x.com/sanctumso   Follow The Next Billion on -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_NextBillion?sub_confirmation=1  Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion

Can HXRO's Shared Liquidity Model Revolutionize DeFi Collaboration and Sustainability? Caitlin Cook and George Harrap recap the recent Breakpoint conference, emphasizing positive interactions and collaborations. They discuss HXRO's two-year development journey, highlighting the value of shared liquidity, tokenomics transparency, and innovative incentive structures.    The conversation explores HXRO's unique shared liquidity model, the power of airdrops, challenges in sustaining value creation, and the shift toward user-centric messaging for mainstream adoption.    Caitlin expresses optimism for 2024, and they delve into meme coins evolving into substantial projects, showcasing Guacamole and Bonk on Solana as examples. Listen to George and Caitlin's raw and insightful perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Caitlin on Twitter at: https://x.com/DeadCaitBounce HXRO Twitter: https://x.com/HxroNetwork HXRO Website: https://hxro.com/ #Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders who are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses worldwide. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://x.com/the_nextbillion  

Is the Bull Market Fueling Solana's Rise? George and Kash highlight the ongoing crypto bull market's positive impact, particularly on Solana, with increased funding and attention benefiting the ecosystem.  They also discuss the Hyperdrive hackathon on Solana, the largest crypto hackathon, which brought 900+ submissions, emphasizing business competitions and attracting serious projects.  George brings up the Solana ecosystem's rapid growth, marked by numerous token launches and the anticipation of major announcements at the upcoming Breakpoint conference. Listen to George and Kash's raw and insightful perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct  Follow Kash on - Twitter at: https://twitter.com/kashdhanda     Superteam Twitter:https://twitter.com/SuperteamDAO Website: https://superteam.fun/   Follow The Next Billion on -  Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion

How Different Gaming Environments Can Be Integrated for a Better On-Chain Gaming Experience? Michael Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO of Star Atlas, a space exploration-themed RPG built on Solana, once again joins George Harrap in this episode of The Next Billion podcast. George and Michael discuss on-chain gaming and Star Atlas' approach to integrating game logic into the blockchain for a unified gaming universe. Michael explained their approach to integrating various gaming environments into the Star Atlas universe. They aim to cater to a wide audience and encourage specialization among gamers.  They also converse about the scalability of Star Atlas on Solana and the need for optimization as the user base grows. Follow The Next Billion on -  X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The_NextBillion Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion 

Join us in this exclusive interview with Palau's Finance Minister, Kaleb Udui Jr., as we explore Palau's journey to become a global business hub. Discover how this tiny nation overcame economic challenges, embraced the pristine environment, and welcoming crypto nomads and expats. Dive into Palau's unique history with money, from Yap stone coins to the embracing cryptocurrency. Uncover their plans for an upcoming crypto conference and the creation of a pioneering financial community. Don't miss this documentary on how Palau is embracing Web3 to preserve its pristine nature in the heart of the Pacific!

Dive into the future of finance with our exclusive interview with President Whipps of Palau. Join us as we unravel Palau's innovative vision to become a thriving hub for digital corporations in Asia and how digital residency is reshaping the landscape, offering you exciting opportunities in the crypto and web3 world. Explore the picturesque Palauan backdrop as we discuss the journey towards a vibrant, high-paying job market for the youth. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion. Follow The Next Billion Twitter: https://x.com/the_nextbillion

Looking to stake your Solana assets without the risk?  In this episode, George Harrap is joined by Michael from Marinade, a pioneering project on Solana's blockchain and discusses the future of decentralized staking on Solana. George and Michael dive into Marinade's unique approach to staking on the Solana blockchain. They explore key topics such as Marinade Native, a smart contract-less solution, and its role in making staking more accessible for both retail users and institutional investors. Discover how Marinade aims to decentralize and secure the Solana network, why quality node operators are essential, and how innovative strategies are shaping the future of Solana's ecosystem. Don't miss out on valuable insights into crypto and Solana's promising future! Subscribe and join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion. Follow Marinade on X: https://x.com/MarinadeFinance Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/repetny Follow The Next Billion Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct... Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe and join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Can We Drive Value to Solana Through Hackathons? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap and Kash Dhanda from Superteam talk about the latest updates in Solana.  They highlight Visa's partnership with Solana for instantaneous settlement, showcasing Solana's potential to transform finance. They discuss the Solana ecosystem buzzing with hackathons, fostering innovation, and driving value to the SOL token. The conversation also focuses on grassroots efforts, regional differences in growth strategies, and why user experience and product development matter. Follow Kash on X at: https://x.com/kashdhanda     Superteam on X: https://x.com/SuperteamDAO Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion. Follow The Next Billion Twitter: https://x.com/the_nextbillion

How will the Fusion of DeFi and NFT Revolutionize Crypto Lending? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, Tytan, co-founder of NFTY.Finance, a platform for borrowing and lending against NFTs, joins George Harrap. The conversation delves into Tytan's crypto journey, starting with Litecoin in 2017 and progressing to entrepreneurship and NFT projects.  George and Tytan discuss the NFT boom in 2020 and 2021 and explore bridging DeFi and NFTs with NFT-Fi, focusing on financial incentives and flexible lending parameters.  Liquidation processes and the importance of compliance and decentralization are also discussed. Follow Tytan on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Tytaninc  NFTY.Finance Twitter:https://twitter.com/nftyfinance Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter: https://x.com/the_nextbillion

How is Crypto Transforming Payment Transactions & Accelerating Global Blockchain Adoption? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, Rick Martin, co-founder of Decaf, a digital payments platform designed to make crypto payments easier, joins George Harrap. Together they explore the challenges of hidden fees, prevailing complexities in currency exchange and the evolution of Decaf as a user-friendly crypto payment solution. Their conversation also covers the practical implications of Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador, user-friendly on-ramps for mass crypto adoption, and the importance of partnerships with existing financial services like MoneyGram.  Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion. Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://x.com/the_nextbillion  

Why is it Important for DeFi Projects to Foster Efficient Liquidity Sharing?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Gunny, CEO and co-founder of Hxro, a distributed liquidity layer for derivatives trading and betting applications.   George and Gunny begin their chat by exploring the latter's journey into the crypto space, co-founding Hxro after seeing the potential of crypto.    Gunny explains Hxro's ecosystem, which includes a derivatives protocol and risk engine, with a disintermediated liquidity layer for improved liquidity sharing. The platform focuses on building liquidity through various applications. It also emphasizes community-driven ethos and thoughtful tokenomics for sustainable growth.   The discussion further covers the importance of founder-led products and the evolving nature of tokenomics in the crypto space.   Listen to George and Gunny's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Gunny on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/hxrobtc Hxro's Twitter: https://x.com/hxronetwork Hxro Website:https://hxro.com/   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://x.com/the_nextbillion

How Can Real-World Assets Like Real Estate Boost DeFi Adoption?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Kellan Grenier from Parcl, a DeFi platform that allows users to invest or trade the price movements of real estate markets worldwide.   They discuss Kellan's crypto journey, from early encounters with Bitcoin to co-founding Parcl, and why he was drawn to the transformative power of crypto.   Grenier discusses the importance of robust data sources for accurate price feeds in DeFi and highlights the significance of large markets with many data points, such as real estate, for representativeness and accuracy.     Kellan mentions that as Parcl grows, the team aims to make real estate investments more accessible to a non-crypto-savvy audience by offering a novel product with real-world utility, thereby driving the next phase of adoption for DeFi.    Listen to George and Kellan's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Kellan on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/kellangrenier Parcl's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Parcl Parcl Website:https://app.parcl.co/ Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/The_NextBillion

How Are DeFi 3.0 and Innovative Strategies Shaping Solana's Future?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Harm from GooseFX, a DeFi platform built on Solana, providing various unique financial products.   George and Harm begin discussing the ecosystem's benefits of hackathons, collaborations, and partnerships.    Harm talks about the team's innovative approach to DeFi, like single-sided liquidity pools and learning from the bear market to create more robust products.    Harm highlights how they prepare for DeFi 3.0 with features like leaderboards and a rewards system.    He also emphasizes collaboration, incentives, and the evolving nature of DeFi in the Solana ecosystem in 2023.   Listen to George and Harm's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Harm on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/CanadaGooseGFX GoooseFX Twitter: https://twitter.com/GooseFX1 GooseFX Website: https://goosefx.io/ Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

How can gaming be a powerful tool for introducing people to crypto?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Michael Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO of Star Atlas, a space exploration-themed RPG built on Solana.   Michael talks about his journey from finance to the crypto space, focusing on his transition into blockchain-based gaming experiences.   They further discuss the challenges of building AAA games like Star Atlas with a small team and the importance of creating immersive experiences.    Michael emphasizes the need for a long-term commitment, a robust in-game economy tied to real-world events, and the vision of a decentralized ecosystem.    They also discuss the power of gaming as an educational tool for introducing web3 technology and the benefits of user-generated content and IP ownership.   Listen to George and Michael's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Michael Wagner on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/at_mwagner Star Atlas Website: https://staratlas.com/ Star Atlas Discord: https://discord.gg/staaratlas   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

How Can Crypto Communities Transform Emerging Markets?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Kash Dhanda, a founding member of Superteam DAO, a community aimed at helping the most promising projects in Solana.   They begin by discussing Kash's unconventional journey from studying political philosophy to becoming involved in cryptocurrency and entrepreneurship. Kash explains the motivation behind creating Superteam DAO, which focuses on emerging markets and leveraging community and crypto-economic incentives. He emphasizes fostering meaningful connections and collaboration within smaller, tightly-knit communities rather than focusing solely on audience size.   He mentions that Superteam aims to cultivate diverse talents and empower individuals to become financially independent while providing support through grants and bounties. They also discuss the importance of intermediate education in the crypto ecosystem.    Listen to George and Kash's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Kash on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/kashdhanda?s=20 Follow Superteam on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SuperteamDAO?s=20 Superteam Website: https://superteam.fun/   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion  

How Can Web3 Gaming Redefine Economies and Empower Individuals in the Blockchain Era?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Star Dust, a data runner on Star Atlas, a blockchain-based metaverse built on Solana.   Star Dust begins by sharing his journey into crypto space, his initial skepticism towards the Star Atlas project, and how he became captivated by its vision and potential to create an alternate economy within a gaming environment on Solana. They discuss the concept of nation-states within Star Atlas and the broader web3 ecosystem, emphasizing the potential for alternative career paths and income generation. The conversation also covers the challenges in the web3 space and the importance of iterating on ideas.   Star Dust also talks about the Data Running Academy, an initiative to promote data literacy and empower individuals to become skilled data runners in the blockchain industry.   Listen to George and Star Dust's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Star Dust Economy on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/StarDustEconomy   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

How Can Blockchain Education Create Groundbreaking Opportunities for Everyone?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Colin Ogoo, from Solana Foundation's developer relations and Christex Foundation's founder.   Colin shares his experience of learning and contributing to the Solana ecosystem. He discusses his role at the Solana Foundation, his involvement with the Christex Foundation in Sierra Leone to foster Solana adoption and drive positive impact in the region.   Colin shares insights into the Christex Foundation's mission to enable Sierra Leoneans to embrace the opportunities of web3 technology while the foundation is focusing on developments for local needs.    They talk about how technology acts as a great equalizer, allowing individuals with the necessary skills to be immune to local economic and political fluctuations.   Listen to George and Colin's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Colin Ogoo on Twitter at:  https://twitter.com/c_ogoo?s=20 Follow Christex Foundation on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ChristexFndn?s=20   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

How Will Web3 Gaming and Crypto Communities Shape the Future of Economies and Societies?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Colin Goltra, COO of Yield Guild Games, the world's first web3 gaming guild.   They discuss how Yield Guild Games (YGG) drives crypto adoption through gaming, unlocking the potential of the digital economy, and fostering inclusivity within the crypto ecosystem.   George and Colin explore the challenges of building sustainable web3 gaming ecosystems and the potential for digital, crypto-powered alternatives to outdated processes.   They also talk about the concept of the Internet as a new living and working environment, driven by the aspiration to learn from past errors and attract individuals from the Internet economy to forward-thinking jurisdictions.   Listen to George and Colin's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Colin Goltra on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Goltra Follow YGG on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/YieldGuild   #Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

Centralized Exchanges, DeFi, and the Future of Crypto: How Can the Industry Onboard the Next Billion People?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Ben Caselin, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of MaskEX Global, a crypto wallet and trading platform.   They discuss the dynamics between centralized exchanges and DeFi wallets, highlighting the advantages of centralized exchanges concerning accessibility and regulatory engagement.    The conversation explores a universal layer of financial access and transparency, particularly in emerging markets, where traditional banking systems often fall short.  They also cover MaskEX's regional approach, the potential of web3 to reshape the financial system, and the significance of Bitcoin as a foundational currency.   Listen to George and Ben's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Ben on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/BenCaselin Follow MaskEX on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/MaskEXGlobal   #Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

Understanding the Evolution of Crypto   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Bobby Ong, Co-founder and COO of CoinGecko, a popular crypto data aggregator.   They begin their conversation with Bobby's early experiences with Bitcoin, his realization of the potential of DeFi, and how he and his co-founder tried different ideas before building CoinGecko.    Together, they explore the changes in the crypto industry since the inception of CoinGecko, the rise of NFTs, the potential for web2 companies to enter the web3 space, and the shift from centralized to decentralized exchanges.   They discuss GeckoTerminal, a platform that provides accurate pricing data for multiple blockchain networks. Bobby also mentions that CoinGecko's yearly priorities include improving its products to provide the best user experience and functionality.   Listen to George and Bobby's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Bobby on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/bobbyong Follow CoinGecko on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/coingecko   #Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

Is Effective Communication and Risk Management Crucial for Crypto Projects?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global, a PR and communications firm in the crypto industry.   They begin their conversation by reflecting on the evolution of the crypto media landscape, from the early days of Bitcoin and ICOs to the rise of NFTs and DeFi.    They also discuss the stigma surrounding crypto in the media and the importance of education and communication. Samantha highlights how effective communication and risk management are crucial for the success of individual projects and the overall health and growth of the crypto industry.   Additionally, they explore the need for more coverage on emerging crypto markets like Turkey, despite having tens of millions of active crypto users.   Listen to George and Samantha's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Samantha on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/samanthawyap Follow YAP Global on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/YAPGlobalTeam   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.  

How does Solana support innovation for Web3?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Austin Federa, Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation.   They begin by discussing Solana's recent focus on creating an easily customizable building process for developers, allowing them to choose the necessary pieces and leave out the rest.    Austin discusses Solana's goal to create an affordable and fast network for NFTs and other applications. They also discuss whether Solana should build tools specifically for Web2 companies transitioning to Web3 or let it happen organically.   They further explore Solana's efforts to activate builders and developers, support teams in the ecosystem, and provide education to help people understand the dynamics of Solana.   Towards the end, they discuss Solana's commitment to new markets and regions for development and their goal of kick-starting community meetups worldwide.   Listen to George and Austin's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Austin on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Austin_Federa Follow Solana Foundation on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SolanaFndn   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How can Crypto and Stablecoins coins bring a transformative change in the payments system?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Kunbi Ogunleye, CEO of Swap Bitssa, a swapping platform that exchanges stablecoins for fiat money.   George and Kunbi begin their conversation by acknowledging that cash remains a dominant form of payment despite significant progress in digital payment methods.   They discuss how crypto was initially perceived as a neutral payment solution but has faced challenges in becoming a global payment platform. They then delve into the challenges and opportunities of using crypto for payments in emerging markets, where demand for foreign goods and receptivity to crypto payments are higher.   Kunbi also gives us insights into how stablecoins are utilized for international trade, providing fast and efficient transactions without traditional trade finance requirements.   They end their conversation with Kunbi predicting stablecoin adoption in Egypt and South Africa to boost African e-commerce and hospitality, citing the potential for ancillary services and credibility from strong acceptance in these countries.   Listen to George and Kunbi's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https:////open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct  Swap Bitssa Website : https://swap.bitssa.com/ Follow Swap Bitssa on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SwapBitssa   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Can Web3 Operations be Simplified for Seamless Development?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Tahem from Mesha, a financial operations platform on Web3.   George and Tahem start their conversation with the motivations behind creating Mesha. Tahem highlights his vision of relieving developers and teams from operational nightmares so that they can concentrate on what truly matters - developing and enhancing the Web3 ecosystem.   Tahem emphasizes the importance of multi-sig wallets in Web3 and highlights their partnership with strong teams like Squads and Gnosis.    They further discuss onboarding more users and the business development aspects of Mesha.    Tahem outlines Mesha's plans for the rest of 2023, which involve introducing new products, prioritizing global payouts and compliance, expanding their team, and increasing their user base.   Listen to George and Tahem's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Tahem on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/tahem_verma Follow Mesha on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/meshaclub   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Why is Simplifying DeFi Crucial for Onboarding the Next Billion?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is accompanied by Enzo from Hawksight, a DeFi navigator, on Solana.   Enzo shares how his background in finance led him to get involved in crypto and DeFi, and eventually founding Hawksight.   George and Enzo discuss Hawksight's unique vault system, its varying risk and reward profiles, and how they strive to simplify DeFi. They also explore Hawksight's strategy-switching approach.   Together, they discuss how NFTs can be used for financial transactions and the upcoming developments for Hawksight and the Solana DeFi ecosystem in 2023.   Listen to George and Enzo's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Enzo on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/AND__SO Follow Hawksight on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/hawksightco   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Why is it Important to Build a Strong Developer Community?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap welcomes Chase from Solana Foundation.   The conversation started with Chase sharing how he became a Developer Advocate for Solana and what interested him in Solana.   George and Chase discuss the significance of having a robust community of devs in the Web3 space and why initiatives such as Hackathons and Grants are crucial. They also discuss how prioritizing the needs of developers can lead to an increase in the number of users for Solana.   They also delve into NFTs on Solana and the significance of having on-chain infrastructure improvements. Chase also emphasizes the importance of developer retention.   Toward the end of their discussion, George and Chase share some tips and advice for devs participating in hackathons and other Web3 events.   Listen to George and Chase's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Chase on Twitter at @therealchaseeb   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How can Gamification benefit the Next Billion?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap welcomes Moo, developer of player2.world, a gamification platform on Solana.   The conversation kicks off with Moo's shift from TradFi to Crypto and his motives. Moo discusses why he chose to adopt gamification and create Player2 World, and together they dive deep into the ultimate goal of gamification.   Moo talks about Player2 World and the various issues they aim to address. He mentions potential collaborations and methods for acquiring users.   George and Moo then move on to Sophie, an AI chatbot created to educate individuals about Solana.    They conclude their conversation by highlighting what to anticipate in the upcoming year.   Listen to George and Moo's raw and insightful perspectives here and on Spotify: //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow P2Moo on Twitter at @player2moo   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

What role do Block Explorers play in a Blockchain?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by FA2, Co-founder of solana.fm, a Block Explorer on Solana.   FA2 shares his journey of discovering Solana and building SolanaFM with his friend Nicholas. He also describes how he aimed to solve the data extraction challenge in Solana by creating a block explorer, SolanaFM.   George and FA2 examine SolanaFM's product roadmap and the problems they aim to solve. They discuss features for on-chain detectives and how they onboard new users to the explorer.   George and FA2 explore the Solana ecosystem in Singapore and the role of MetaCamp. Later, George asks FA2 for his suggestions to save DeFi.   The duo wraps up their conversation on FA2's expectations for 2023.   Listen to George and FA2's raw and insightful perspectives here and on Spotify: //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow FA2 on Twitter at @0xFA2   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and FA2's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Why prioritize introducing the Next Billion people to crypto?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Logan Jastremski, Co-founder, and Managing Partner at frictionless.fund   Logan describes how he discovered the world of crypto during the 2017 surge in prices and then went on to work at Tesla before being drawn back into the world of crypto and Web3 during the DeFi summer.   Logan talks about how composability amplifies and makes the technology more thrilling. He also mentions the investment made in xNFT Backpack.   George and Logan discuss why only a small fraction of people involved in the crypto industry have a Web3 wallet. They go deeper into Frictionless Capital, including how it was founded and the challenges of operating a fund in 2023.   During their conversation, George and Logan touch on the topic of tokens and their usefulness. They delve into the topics of NFT communities, DAOs, and their investment thesis when evaluating potential investment projects.   The duo also discussed some developments crypto users can anticipate in 2023, the level of decentralization required for a project, and the factors that should be considered when determining how much decentralization is necessary.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Logan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Why might DeFi Degen only be appealing to some?   In this episode of The Next Billion Podcast, George Harrap is joined by Knox, who runs RPC for GenesysGo.   Knox briefly narrates his journey into the world of Crypto, his involvement with Solana, and how he came to run RPC for GenesysGo.   Knox then took George through the challenges of being a validator, and together they delved into the key factors that make Solana the future of cryptocurrency.   Knox emphasizes why Solana is the only blockchain that has the potential to onboard the next billion people into the world of cryptocurrency and shares his thoughts on bringing more people into the world of Web3 by using Web2.   George and Knox also engage over their predictions for the Solana ecosystem in 2023, while Knox shared his views on DeFi and highlights the aspects he likes and dislikes about it.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How significant are stablecoins in today's crypto world?   In this episode of The Next Billion Podcast, George Harrap is joined by Hao, cofounder of Hedge.so   Their conversation begins with how Hao got his exposure to crypto and Solana DeFi and the challenges that a newbie in crypto faces.   Their talk covers how Hedge and their stablecoin USH functions and how they are all set to add a lot more growth to DeFi.   Hao outlines the need for stablecoins for crypto developers and users, particularly during bear markets.   George also engages Hao to discuss Nazare.so in depth. Nazare is a liquidity management tool co-developed by Hedge and former GoblinGold team.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Do you prioritize self-custody? Then you might be interested in Hardware wallets.   In this episode of The Next Billion Podcast, George Harrap is joined by Lixin Liu and Bobby from Keyst.one   Lixin and Bobby discuss how they got introduced to the world of cryptocurrency, how they ended up working at Keystone: Hardware Wallet, and their current focus on integrating different wallets.   Together, George, Lixin & Bobby explore Keystone's evolution, starting with Bitcoin and then transitioning to Web3 and Solana Blockchain. They dive into how hardware wallets are becoming increasingly important for new cryptocurrency users who prioritize self-custody.   The co-founders elaborate on many exceptional benefits of the Solana ecosystem, its technology, and its community of builders. George and Lixin later talk about Keystone Pro and the design and security considerations that went into creating such a product. They also discuss Keystone's plans to cater to both token holders and non-fungible token (NFT) holders through their products and services.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Is an RPC node necessary?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap engages with Brian Long, co-founder of Triton One. Triton One is one of the first blockchain infrastructure providers for the Solana blockchain.   Brian also oversees the validators.app website and the Block Logic validator, one of the first validators on Solana.   George and Brian dive deep into Triton's history and how the Step app was associated with it from the beginning.   Their conversation covers the Solana ecosystem's current state, recent developments, and the use of cryptocurrencies as regular money.   Brian then illustrates the necessity of RPC nodes and how they are used in actual digital systems. Their discourse finally leads to how more projects are operating their own validators and what that means for the blockchain.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you bring the self-custody of assets to Solana and make it simple and easy to setup, upgrade and use?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Stepan Simkin, Co-Founder & CEO of Squads, a multi-signature wallet standard on Solana that provides critical infrastructure for web3 individuals, teams, DAOs and institutions for full control over their assets.   George and Stepan talk about how Squads Protocol had to first build the infrastructure layer on Solana in order to make self-custody easy through multisigs. As more things get on-chain, security and custody become a lot more important for crypto users and Squads provides a way for them to take full control over their assets like NFTs. Multisigs also help projects and programs easily manage their governance needs through multisigs on Solana. Given the renewed focus on diversification of assets and infrastructures, multisigs have been even more critical to the functioning of DAOs in a decentralized environment.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you use familiarity of mobile phones to onboard new crypto users through smart messaging on Solana?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Chris Osborn, Founder & CEO of Dialect, a Solana native smart messaging protocol for dapp notifications and wallet-to-wallet chat with rich, interactive mobile messaging and notifications.   George and Chris talk about the story behind Dialect and why it changes the game of messaging with an edge over leaders like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord through ineractive messaging and notifications that can help make crypto transactions and trading easy with just the press of a button. They talk about why Solana was the ideal blockchain to build on and how Dialect is the first real web3 messaging experience. They also talk about NFT art and how web3 smart messaging helps onboard new crypto builders and users by making the mobile first experience fully interoperable with everything that's been launched in the past and how this ties into Solana's plans to launch the Saga mobile phone.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Chris' unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you make Solana data accessible to both builders and new crypto users? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Chris, Co-founder, & Mitch, Chief Technical Officer of Switchboard, a permissionless, community-driven oracle network on Solana. George, Chris, and Mitch discuss how Switchboard is onboarding the onboarders by providing access to verifiable data sources so that all data can be brought on-chain in order to decentralize quantative data feeds. They talk about the role Switchboard and builders should play and whether or not the market should dictate what Solana builders work on. They also talk about how GameFi is changing for the better through Verifiable Random Functions (VRFs) on Solana and why Solana truly is a zero-sum competition ecosystem. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George, Chris, and Mitch's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you make onboarding new crypto users to Solana by making it fun, entertaining, and educational? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by GSS, Team Lead of Samoyedcoin, Solana's biggest memecoin, mascot, premier community, and dog money. George and GSS discuss how SAMO is often the perfect way for a crypto explorer to dip their toes into DeFi through NFTs, an altcoin and learn how blockchains work as well as how the industry functions. They talk about how this builds community and why SAMO is so much more than just memes and funnny posts on social media - it's also about educating market participants, making personal connections, and helping people navigate complex ecosystems all while being fast, efficient, and eco-friendly. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and GSS's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you make on-chain trading, order books, derivatives, and exchanges available to new crypto users? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Adrian, Head of Growth at Zeta Markets, a full stack derivatives exchange that facilitates the buying and trading of financial instruments like futures, options in a non-custodial manner. George and Adrian discuss how Solana is the perfect blockchain for any DEX and how that led to the formation of Zeta Markets as a one-stop-shop for on chain trading. They talk about puts, call options, order books, limitations of on chain trading on any blockchain and where Zeta hopes to be. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Adrian's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you make charts, numbers, and stats available for crypto users? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Kha, Co-founder of Birdeye, a Solana trade data aggregator, and a chart tool that collects crypto trade data across various chains into a one-stop-shop dashboard. George and Kha discuss how on-chain trading can be made more friendly and easy to get into, especially for people coming from TradFi. Kha identifies how Birdeye meets the key needs of information transparency & multi-chain trading data for new crypto users. They talk about how token performance can be simplified, what growth means in this ecosystem, and how numbers & colors are a universal language, and also how they can onboard the next billion crypto users. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Kha's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you transform ecommerce through DeFi? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Sam, Co-founder of Aten, a Solana native Web3 ecommerce platform that caters to both project and individual crypto creators alike. George and Sam discuss how web3 ecommerce is transformative and provides various functional benefits that traditional ecommerce is not able to provide and how this is a gamechanger for the industry. Sam identifies key aspects like ticketing, NFT gating, as well as the ability to host independent stores with real time pricing as the major factors that make it easy to onboard new crypto users through ecommerce. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Sam's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you reinvent DeFi through interactive gamification? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by DFL Erwin, Team Lead of DeFi Land who talks about the story behind starting DeFi Land and how it has helped onboard crypto normies by simplifying DeFi transactions and processes through a fun web3 game. George and DFL Erwin discuss how web3 gaming will revolutionise the crypto industry and act as the key to reaching out to new crypto users. Erwin reveals how DeFi Land is already reaching out to both the young and old, hardcore gamers and casual gamers alike and how momentum can be built by betting big on mobile. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Erhan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you build risk-adjusted crypto yield strategies? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Uddhav Marwala, Co-founder & CEO of Friktion who talks about the story behind launching Friktion and how that helps build transparency around sustainable yield strategies. George and Uddhav discuss the key to APYs, and how Friktion's analytics blend seamlessly to help crypto users gain yield even though crypto is still fundamentally volatile. Uddhav reveals Friktion's institutional product that aims at bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Erhan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.